São Francisco to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind São Francisco. When it is 9:00 AM in São Francisco, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

São Francisco BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Minas Gerais, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-4h
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4:30 PM in São Francisco, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

São Francisco to Los Angeles conversion table

Every hour of today in São Francisco and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

São FranciscoLos Angeles
12:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 AM
5:00 AM1:00 AM
6:00 AM2:00 AM
7:00 AM3:00 AM
8:00 AM4:00 AM
9:00 AM5:00 AM
10:00 AM6:00 AM
11:00 AM7:00 AM
12:00 PM8:00 AM
1:00 PM9:00 AM
2:00 PM10:00 AM
3:00 PM11:00 AM
4:00 PM12:00 PM
5:00 PM1:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 PM
7:00 PM3:00 PM
8:00 PM4:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 PM
10:00 PM6:00 PM
11:00 PM7:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São Francisco (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because São Francisco and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -4h

Distance

São Francisco and Los Angeles are 9,536 km (5,925 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between São Francisco and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind São Francisco.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in São Francisco?

When it is 9:00 AM in São Francisco, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from São Francisco?

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in São Francisco (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between São Francisco and Los Angeles change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.